Dell recycles 150 million pounds of used electronics in 2011

Dell Computer announced it diverted more than 68 million kilograms (150 million lbs.) of end-of-life electronics globally from landfills in fiscal year 2011, a 16 percent increase over fiscal year 2010. Dell is about two-thirds of the way toward its goal of recycling 1 billion pounds of e-waste by 2014.

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National Film Board of Canada launches app for BlackBerry PlayBook

It may not ship with email, contacts, a calendar, a memo or native BBM capability, but RIM's BlackBerry PlayBook will have instant access to over 1,500 films from the National Film Board of Canada through its app. The app gives users free access to acclaimed NFB films, as well as an exclusive high-definition (HD) channel dedicated to award-winning NFB films via WiFi.

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Sears Canada offering the BlackBerry PlayBook tomorrow

If Apple can sell its  iPad 2 in Toys "R" Us, then what is to stop Sears Canada from offering RIM's new BlackBerry Playbook? Tablets are so hot right now that non-traditional retail outlets are being tapped to sell the devices. So, if lines are long and stock is low at your favourite electronics big box store, you might get lucky at Sears. We're wondering how intense the demand and line activity witll be for RIM's first non smartphone product. 

FITC 2011 Toronto happens May 2-4

Now in its 10th year, FITC Toronto is one of the largest and longest running events of its kind in the world. With some of the most unique and engaging presenters from around the globe, FITC (Flash In the Can) Flash technical conference Toronto is a three day blitz of presentations, demonstrations, and panel discussions, sandwiched between our legendary FITC parties and abundant networking opportunities.

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